Question

Factor completely 2x2 + 6x − 80. (2x − 5)(x + 8) (2x − 10)(x + 8) 2(x − 5)(x + 8) 2(x − 10)(x + 8)

Answer 1

The right answer is 2(x-5)(X+8)

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Answer 2

2(x+8)(x-5)

Explanation:

2x^2 + 6x − 80

Factor out a 2

2(x^2 + 3x − 40)

What 2 numbers multiply to -40 and add to 3

8*-5 = -40

8+-5 = -3

2(x+8)(x-5)